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6 YEARS STRONG!
OUR HISTORY
South LA Pride is South Los Angeles’ annual official LGBTQ+ pride celebration! We are a vibrant and dynamic community-powered event.
South LA Pride was first celebrated in 2017 in Leimert Park. Led by the efforts of Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, South LA Pride commenced with a special screening of “Moonlight,” a 2016 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s unpublished semi-autobiographical play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue.”
Subsequent South LA Pride celebrations were held at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza with a two-year hiatus due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
South LA Pride returned in 2022 for its 4th celebration with a community picnic at Norman O. Houston Park in Baldwin Hills. Followed by the 2023 pride celebration at the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex.
About Us
South Los Angeles Pride exists to celebrate, uplift, and empower the diverse LGBTQ+ community of South LA. We aim to create a safe in South Los Angeles and vibrant space that honors our unique cultural identities and fosters a sense of belonging and unity for all.
We envision a South Los Angeles where LGBTQ+ individuals of color are celebrated and embraced for their authentic selves, with equitable access to opportunities and resources. Our goal is to cultivate a community rooted in acceptance, resilience, and empowerment, where every person can thrive and contribute to a future of inclusivity and progress.
City Partners
Hon. Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Council District 8
Hon. Heather Hutt
Council District 10
Leadership
Jasmyne Cannick
Director
PRODUCTION
2024 Co-Chairs & Planning Committee
Ray Love Jr.
2024 Co-Chair
